Lying Nude
1927
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
1927
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
This painting depicts a woman reclining on her back, her head resting on her right hand. She is nude, except for a black lace skirt that covers her lower body. Her left arm is bent at the elbow, with her hand resting on her stomach. The woman's face is relaxed, with her eyes closed. The background of the painting is dark, with a green wall visible behind the woman. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of calmness and serenity. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman's figure. To learn more about this technique, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.